Exam 11: Oral Dosages

The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. Available: 12.5mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________

The physician orders lorazepam 0.5 mg oral every 4 to 6 hours for a patient with anxiety. The medication is supplied as lorazepam 0.25 mg per tablet. How many tablets of lorazepam would the patient receive with each dose? _________

The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for a patient with hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? _________

The physician orders Lanoxin elixir 80 mcg po daily for a patient with congestive heart failure. Available: 50 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________

The physician has ordered hydrocodone-acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg every 4 hours for pain per gastric tube. The hydrocodone-acetaminophen syrup is supplied in 15 mg/1000 mg per 20-mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ______